2009 BMW M5 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M5 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
